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Microsoft Showcases Enterprise Solutions at Gartner Symposium

16 November, 2004 10:05

<p>Sydney, Australia – 16 November 2004 – Microsoft Australia today announced its comprehensive presence at Gartner Symposium in Sydney, to be held 16-19 November 2004. Microsoft, located at Premiere Booth 2, will have on display a wide range of solutions, participate in a Gartner facilitated panel debate and present several sessions outlining offerings for enterprise customers.</p><p>Recognising the value and importance of this event, Simon Witts, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise &amp; Partner Group, and George Stathakopoulos, Director, Microsoft Product Security, will visit Australia to join the local Microsoft executives and participate in various sessions at the Symposium. This brings to a total of six the number of representatives, drawn from across Microsoft’s operations, who will be presenting at the event.</p><p>Mr Witts travels to Australia to participate in a panel debate to discuss “What will fuel the Intelligent Enterprise and how will you measure success?” The debate promises to be an invigorating and insightful exchange with Mr Witts contributing his thoughts on the elements that constitute an intelligent enterprise.</p><p>Mr Stathakopoulos will address Symposium attendees regarding security, during which he will outline the need for a shift in focus to prevention, resiliency and defence. Mr Stathakopoulos will also highlight the case for a holistic approach to security whereby the system, policy, process and management must be viewed in conjunction with technology as key elements in prevention.</p><p>Microsoft’s representatives, including those from Australia, will be presenting at various time throughout the conference:</p><p>Tuesday, November 16 at 2.15pm – Session Room G</p><p>Mr Simon Witts – Panel Debate – “What will fuel the Intelligent Enterprise?”</p><p>Wednesday, November 17 from 1.30pm to 5.30 pm – Level 3, Skyline Room</p><p>Mr John Hennessey, Network Solutions Provider Industry Manager, “Mobile Enterprise Services”Mr Stephen Edwards, Solution Specialist, “Microsoft’s Partnership with Government”Mr Keith Kranz, Solution Specialist, “Business Application Requirements for the Healthcare industry”Mr Bill Karagounis, Group Manager, Architect Community, “Architecture for Financial Success”</p><p>Thursday, November 18, at 11.30am – Session Room C</p><p>Mr George Stathakopoulos, Director of Product Security, “Microsoft and Security”</p><p>Organised by leading IT analyst, Gartner, the Symposium is the industry’s largest conference for senior IT and business professionals.</p><p>- ends -</p><p>About Microsoft</p><p>Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.</p><p>For further information:</p><p>Shannon Rudd</p><p>Product Communications Manager</p><p>Microsoft Australia</p><p>Ph: 02 9870 2451 or 0401 533 055</p><p>shannr@microsoft.com</p><p>Amanda MillarHoworth Communications</p><p>02 8281 3801 or 0407 454 229</p><p>howorth@howorth.com.au</p>

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